window dressing

Window dressing is an idiom used to describe the deliberate act of creating an attractive appearance or presenting something in a way that is pleasing or deceiving, while disguising the underlying problems or reality. It is often used in various contexts, including business, finance, politics, and design, to describe actions taken to enhance a person or entity's image or to make something look better than it actually is, without addressing or solving the underlying issues. It can involve superficial changes, cosmetic adjustments, or misleading presentation to misrepresent the true nature or condition of something.